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first i have no experience with the precip, but from its name I'll assume its a "rain coat" .

the houdini is not a "rain coat" , although it does have a proprietary patagonia DWR finish on it called Deluge I belive. water resistant is what I would call it.

best way i can describe it is it will keep you dry in a light rain, but will wet out as will most jackets in heavier and prolonged rain.

it is awesome in wind and/or light rain and on the cooler days on the trail. the hood has 2 cinch points which I like, as it keep it close so as not to be flapping around in the wind so much.

hope this helps you, and for the record i LOVE my patagonia houdini, very light and versatile jacket that only weighs a few oz's and packs down to the size of an energy bar.

this one has just been sitting around in the gear closet in its factory bag and I could use the money at this time, therefore I posted it up here. as I sort through my gear stash I'm sure I will find a few more items to part with as well. again need the funds now so some gear HAS to go.

"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks."- John Muir